by Carolynn Scully: Some of my grands are fast learners and high achievers. Others don’t have those strengths … but they are still smart!
Connecting hearts,
Uniting generations
At the National Association for Grandparenting, we seek to validate and empower grandparents as they bond with future generations in meaningful ways and leave a lasting positive legacy.
Tell Your Grandkids What Makes Our Country Great
We have stories, memories, and lessons learned from many years on earth, and these are important things to share with younger generations.
C.S. Lewis on “Spoiling” and “Real Happiness”
Even our “affectionate impulses” and things we do for our grandkids out of love need to be reconsidered now and then.
Grandkids: What’s Fun About Each Age
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: At what age are grandchildren the most fun? I know which age I’d pick, but every grandparent is different.
From Parent to Grandparent
There’s a switch that gets flipped when a parent becomes a grandparent. Grandkids help restore hope in what’s ahead.
Grandparents Are Teachers Like No Others
Teach your grandkids about your own interests and abilities, and make use of other opportunities that arise when you’re together.
How to Speak Your Grankids’ Language of Play
Playing with Nana or Papa confirms a very important truth to a child: that he is highly valued by an important person in his life.
Inconvenience: The Secret Joy of Grandparenting
by Peter Lewis – The idea of “inconvenience” isn’t even part of the equation. We savor opportunities to be with our grandchildren.
How Traditions Build Legacy
Possibly your greatest role as a grandparent is thinking long term. That’s a key part of building your legacy.
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Ask The Expert
Grandparents Can Be Expert Encouragers
When we share uplifting words and insights with our grandkids, that encouragement can motivate them to achieve greatness.
2 Ways to Support Your Adult Children as Parents
Our everyday approach should be to support our adult children in every way possible. There are many different ways to do this.
Discover What’s Unique About Each Grandchild
When we have a deeper awareness of who our grandchildren are, it gives us much more confidence as grandparents.
